News Update: 4 remain critical after apartment fire caused by arson

KANSAS CITY, MO – Fifteen people were injured and four remain in critical condition after an apartment complex fire in Kansas City last week.

According to KCTV, the fire was intentionally set by a person in the stairwell at Stonegate Meadows Apartments on East 42nd Street near Pittman Road.

After evacuating residents from the building, a total of fifteen, including nine children were taken to area hospitals with injuries. Two children and two adults are in critical condition.

Investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms have not yet found the suspect and are seeking the public’s help with a $5,000 reward for anyone with information.

This information is an update to a previous post. 

If you or a loved one have suffered burn injuries after a house fire caused by arson or negligence, you may want to take legal action to ensure justice is served. The Kansas City burn injury attorneys at McCallister Law Firm can fight to get you the compensation needed for your injuries. Give us a call at 816-931-2229 or visit our website to start the claims process.